science of reading

ReadOhio: New Initiative Launches to Improve Reading Proficiency

“With 40% of Ohio third graders not proficient in reading, we need to seriously look at how we are teaching reading in the state because reading is fundamental to future success,” Governor Mike DeWine said in a press release. Dewine’s new initiative, ReadOhio, aims to improve reading proficiency through a return to Science of Reading …

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Ohio is Changing 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee Policy: Is it Giving up or Getting Rid of Stigmas?

Ohio’s recently approved budget has made some significant changes to child literacy and education policy. The 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee has been a point of contention for educators, parents, students, and policymakers. An update to the policy removes mandatory retention for students who do not meet the Third Grade Reading Guarantee’s promotion threshold. Some see …

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